sex crimes

Rico Butler, was suspended without pay by the Board of Public Safety on Wednesday.

Rico Butler, 27, has been "relieved of his duties" the South Bend Police Department said.

A bill that would have eliminated the statute of limitations for all sex crimes in Indiana was significantly scaled back by a Senate committee Tuesday.

Sexual violence survivors told lawmakers Tuesday why they should support a bill that would eliminate the statute of limitations for all sex crimes.

A lawsuit brought by a girl abused by Timothy Barber is now suing the South Bend Police Department

Andrew Cowells was given a 15-year sentence on Monday, nine years will be spent on community corrections and six on probation.

Caleb Long was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of work release and probation.

Tudor Dixon calls for mandatory minimum sentences for offenders and making prosecution of sex crimes a high priority.

Legislation reached the governor’s desk for the first time this session. Hands-free driving easily cleared committee. And a controversial coal bill moved…

Legislation changed and approved by a Senate committee Tuesday makes an incremental step to give more time to prosecute child sex crimes.But the original…